Show off your boot-drinkin’ skills in Seattle tonight

The party’s going on from 11 a.m. ’til midnight, where you can join in on a stein-holding competition, dance to Oom-pah and BOOM-pah music, and celebrate in tailgating parties as you cheer on the Cougars (1:00 p.m.), the Sounders (7:00 p.m.) and the Huskies (7:30 p.m.) on big screen TVs. Ezell’s Express and Now Make Me a Sandwich food trucks will be there with tasty treats.

Dress for the occasion, if you like. Wear a dirndl or lederhosen and you just might win a prize.

How to drink from a boot

The key in drinking from a boot is to keep the toe pointed to the side. Do it like this boot-drinkin’ expert:

When sharing a boot, pass it to the next person with the toe pointing either away or towards the body. Thus, if they’re not “in the know” you’ll get to chuckle and they’ll get a shower. Curious about the science behind the “boot bubble”? Watch this…